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WEEK TWO
TOPIC: VALUES
CONTENT
Values
Meaning of Values
The word “values” has so many meaning, depending on the context it is used.
In ordinary usage, values has to do with the monetary and non-monetary worth of a thing.
Valuable items are always kept meticulously or jealously jewelry, expensive cars, certificates etc.
Values can be defined as the moral principles and standards, which guide human actions.
Such principle are highly appreciated by people in the society because they make society what it should be , like peaceful, progressing etc. the acceptable societal values include; honesty, integrity, courage, fortitude, loyalty, faithfulness, truthfulness to mention but just a few.
Importance of values in the society
The following are the importance of value in the society.
- They help in the goal setting.
- They determine how set goals are achieved.
- They promote good relationship in the society.
- They help in resisting pressure to conform to values we do not appreciate.
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